Charles Sherlock


Charles Henry Sherlock is an Australian theologian who previously taught at Ridley College and Trinity College in Melbourne. He is a former registrar of the Melbourne College of Divinity. He is author of The Doctrine of Humanity in InterVarsity Press's "Contours of Christian Theology" series, God on the Inside, Uncovering Theology: the depth, scope and utility of Australian theological education, Performing the Gospel on liturgy and lifestyle and more. He was a member of the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission for 26 years. He was the last editor of the Anglican newspaper Church Scene, from 1995 to 1997.
Sherlock became a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.

Personal life

Charles married Peta Sherlock in 1970, who he calls his "co-theologian". They are the parents of two sons, one of whom is Peter Sherlock. Charles has a special interest in Meccano and appeared on the Australian quiz show Hard Quiz